http://www.educationnews.org/education-policy-and-politics/the-destruction-of-education-and-the-preservation-of-inequity/ Education News Thu, 23 May 2013 05:30:57 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://www.educationnews.org/education-policy-and-politics/the-destruction-of-education-and-the-preservation-of-inequity/#comment-11304 Christopher Mahon Wed, 01 Aug 2012 16:27:53 +0000 http://www.educationnews.org/?p=216676#comment-11304 Yes, it appears that tearing down a school such as Mumford and bringing in "state of the art" technology is a way of not confronting the past, which is exactly what your article does. I think it shows the impact historical movements (such as white flight), not to mention war and violence (Vietnam, the riots on Detroit) have had on our educational system. Bravo, Barry! I think you need to develop your thoughts for a Part II to this article, especially regarding the question of whether we are being served by "state of the art technology" or if we are serving the technology. Technology can easily become "outdated" and needs to be replaced (at quite an expense), but many best teaching practices can last for decades. Yes, it appears that tearing down a school such as Mumford and bringing in “state of the art” technology is a way of not confronting the past, which is exactly what your article does. I think it shows the impact historical movements (such as white flight), not to mention war and violence (Vietnam, the riots on Detroit) have had on our educational system. Bravo, Barry! I think you need to develop your thoughts for a Part II to this article, especially regarding the question of whether we are being served by “state of the art technology” or if we are serving the technology. Technology can easily become “outdated” and needs to be replaced (at quite an expense), but many best teaching practices can last for decades.

]]> http://www.educationnews.org/education-policy-and-politics/the-destruction-of-education-and-the-preservation-of-inequity/#comment-11195 Ben Edwards Mon, 30 Jul 2012 20:26:35 +0000 http://www.educationnews.org/?p=216676#comment-11195 Even sadder and more devastating will be the impact of Michigan's Educational Achievement Authority. Early on in your article, seeing that Mumford is now under the Education Achievement Authority did more than wave a red flag of caution for me... it signaled the doom of the new high school. The composition of people in leadership roles at the Authority makes me wonder if their future track record will resemble their past track record. If so, Mumford and its students will not fair well. Some of the folks in leadership roles at the Authority are Broad Fellows. And some came from positions where their leadership might be considered questionable, unless getting fired and abruptly resigning and situations leading to those actions are considered desirable leadership. Good luck, Mumford. Good luck, Detroit. Good luck, MI. Even sadder and more devastating will be the impact of Michigan’s Educational Achievement Authority. Early on in your article, seeing that Mumford is now under the Education Achievement Authority did more than wave a red flag of caution for me… it signaled the doom of the new high school. The composition of people in leadership roles at the Authority makes me wonder if their future track record will resemble their past track record. If so, Mumford and its students will not fair well. Some of the folks in leadership roles at the Authority are Broad Fellows. And some came from positions where their leadership might be considered questionable, unless getting fired and abruptly resigning and situations leading to those actions are considered desirable leadership. Good luck, Mumford. Good luck, Detroit. Good luck, MI.

]]> http://www.educationnews.org/education-policy-and-politics/the-destruction-of-education-and-the-preservation-of-inequity/#comment-10910 David Dolson Thu, 26 Jul 2012 20:32:43 +0000 http://www.educationnews.org/?p=216676#comment-10910 When I arrived in Detroit in 1963, the city was still vibrant. Downtown was alive, China Town was a good place to eat, I bought student art at Mumford High and the Indian in front of Cobo Hall left green footprints when he ventured out at night. How sad the plight of the city today! How sad the devolution of education! I know college "graduates" who cannot write, spell, speak very well or know any history. Maybe I am just a grumpy old man. I hope that's the case. Thanks, Barry, for the report. When I arrived in Detroit in 1963, the city was still vibrant. Downtown was alive, China Town was a good place to eat, I bought student art at Mumford High and the Indian in front of Cobo Hall left green footprints when he ventured out at night. How sad the plight of the city today! How sad the devolution of education! I know college “graduates” who cannot write, spell, speak very well or know any history. Maybe I am just a grumpy old man. I hope that’s the case. Thanks, Barry, for the report.

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